Rufisque | |
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Department | |
Location in the Dakar Region |
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Country | Senegal |
Region | Dakar Region |
Capital | Rufisque |
Area | |
• Total | 372 km2 (144 sq mi) |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 490,694 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Rufisque Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal and one of the four which make up the Dakar Region.
There are six urban communes within the department: Bargny, Sébikotane, Diamniadio, Jaxaay-Parcelle-Niakoul Rap, Sangalkam and Sendou. The rest of the department is divided into two arrondissements.
Coordinates: 14°43′01″N 17°16′01″W / 14.717°N 17.267°W